EASY STEPS to create your own cheese board...
EASY STEPS to create your own cheese board...
1. Pick a Board
Choose a board that reflects
the size and theme of your gathering.
• Wood cutting board
• Marble slab
• Piece of slate
• Even a serving platter works
• Get creative!
2. Add Cheese
Look for a variety of milk sources, textures, flavors, colors and shapes.
• Arrange your cheese clockwise from soft to firm.
• Try to include a cow's milk, ... sheep milk, and goat milk ... cheese.
3. Add Salt
Pick three of your favorite salty foods to add to your cheese board.
• Marcona almonds or pistachios
• Salami, soppressata or prosciutto
• Assorted olives
• Pickled gerkins
4. Add Sweet
Fresh and dried fruits are a great way to break up rich and salty foods.
• Dried apricots or cranberries
• Fresh berries and grapes
• Freshly sliced apples and pears
5. Add Bread
Give your guests a variety of crunchy crackers and breads.
• Classic Carr’s table water crackers
• Stew Leonard’s fresh baked crostini
• Fresh baguette from our own
Bethy’s Bakery
6. Add Spread
Place small bowls within your platter to add flavor and texture.
• Stew Leonard’s Local Honey
• Whole grain mustard
• Fruit preserves
7. Pick A Wine
General Rule of Thumb
• Creamy cheeses with creamy whites or sparkling wines, like Brie and
Champagne.
• Hard, savory cheeses with fruit-forward red wines, like Cheddar and Zinfandel.
• Soft, fresh cheeses with light whites like Goat Cheese and Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot.
Creamy and buttery! Serve at room temperature with berries for an indulgent dessert or enjoy on a water cracker with a glass of crisp Pinot Grigio.
Country of Origin: France
Double Cream Brie
A semi-hard cheese known for its sharp and tangy flavor, provolone can be enjoyed on its own or with bread, crackers, or fruit. Try it with a dry rosé or your favorite fruity red wines.
Country of Origin: Italy
Italian Provolone
As big and bold as the state it hails from! Pair New York State Cheddar with some Empire State apples, mustards, brown ales, or IPAs, or melt for perfect mac & cheese.
Country of Origin: United States
New York Sharp Cheddar
Mild and a little tangy, this dense and rich cheese gets its whipped texture from ultra-filtration, a process where water is removed from the milk to concentrate the fat into a luscious cream. Serve alongside wheat beer and sparkling wines.
Country of Origin: France
Fromager D’affinois
With its distinctively sweet and nutty taste, Jarlsberg Swiss Cheese is versatile enough to be served on a cheeseboard, sliced onto a sandwich, or grated into a quiche. Pairs best with light and fresh white wines.
Country of Origin: Norway
Jarlsberg Swiss Cheese
Italy
One of the world’s oldest and most popular cheeses, this Parmigiano Reggiano is aged 24 months and boasts flavors of fruit, grass, toasted nuts, and sweet cream. Grate it, slice it, or crumble it straight off the block – but just be sure to have a glass of Barolo nearby.
Country of Origin: Italy
Parmigiano Reggiano
A unique fusion of Cheddar and Gruyere, Wood River Cheddar is a semi-hard cheese that is classic and creamy, sweet and nutty, and aged to perfection. Pair with a cool Chardonnay or wheat beer.
Country of Origin: United States
Wood River Cheddar
Made in the Alpine countryside using the milk of cows grazed on high-mountain pastures, this 5-month-old gruyere has flavors of toasted hazelnuts and sweet grass. Pairs beautifully with apples and a glass of Reisling.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Le Gruyere Switzerland
Manchego is a salty cheese with notes of caramel and hazelnut. Try it on a Spanish-inspired cheese board with Marcona almonds, olives, and chorizo, as well as a glass of Tempranillo.
Country of Origin: Spain
Manchego
Smoked Gouda features all the buttery creaminess of a regular gouda, but a bit nuttier and with smoky undertones. Pair Smoked Gouda with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon.
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Smoked Gouda
Stew in the Parma region of Italy learning how to make our best selling Parmigiano Reggiano.
Our expert cheese mongers are here to help you pick the perfect cheese for your entertaining.
No time to build your own ... just ask and we can create one for you for pick-up the next day!
